What are some of the most misheard song lyrics of all time?

Misheard song lyrics, often referred to as "mondegreens," have become a fascinating aspect of music culture. Here are some of the most famously misheard song lyrics:

1. "Tiny Dancer" by Elton John

   • Misheard: "Hold me closer Tony Danza"
   • Correct: "Hold me closer tiny dancer"1.

2. "We Built This City" by Starship

   • Misheard: "We built this city on sausage rolls"
   • Correct: "We built this city on rock and roll"1.

3. "Blinded by the Light" by Bruce Springsteen

   • Misheard: "Wrapped up like a deuce, another rumor in the night"
   • Correct: "Revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night"1.

4. "It's Gonna Be Me" by NSYNC

   • Misheard: "It's gonna be May!"
   • Correct: "It's gonna be me"1.

5. "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen

   • Misheard: "Saving his life from this warm sausage tea"
   • Correct: "Spare him his life from this monstrosity"1.

6. "Bad Moon Rising" by Creedence Clearwater Revival

   • Misheard: "There's a bathroom on the right"
   • Correct: "There's a bad moon on the rise"1.

7. "Like a Virgin" by Madonna

   • Misheard: "Like a virgin, touched for the 31st time"
   • Correct: "Live a virgin, touched for the very first time"1.

8. "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin

   • Misheard: "There's a wino down the road"
   • Correct: "And as we wind on down the road"1.

9. "Piano Man" by Billy Joel

   • Misheard: "Sing us a song for the yellow man"
   • Correct: "Sing us a song, you're the piano man"1.

10. "Paradise City" by Guns N' Roses

    • Misheard: "Take me down to a very nice city"
    • Correct: "Take me down to the Paradise City"1.

These misheard lyrics often become cultural phenomena, sometimes even inspiring parodies or jokes.